Lim, Marissel A.

MAEd- Mathematics
July 25, 2020
Activity # 3
Directions: Complete the table with necessary information indicating the similarities and
differences of the curriculum in the Philippines.

CURRICULUM IN THE PHILIPPINES

NEW SYSTEM OF CURRICULUM (K-12) OLD SYSTEM OF CURRICULUM

 K-12 program offers a 12-year program in  Students lack mastery of basic

which gives students sufficient time to master competencies due to a congested 10-year
skills and absorb basic competencies. basic education curriculum.
 Other countries see a 10-year curriculum
 The K-12 program provides recognition of
as insufficient, they don’t automatically
Filipino graduates and professionals in other
recognize Overseas Filipino workers as
countries.
professionals abroad.
 Kindergarten (a strong foundation for life-
 Kindergarten is mandatory for five-year
long learning and total development) is
old children, and it is a pre-requisite for the
optional and not a pre-requisite for admission
admission to Grade 1.
to Grade 1.

 The K-12 curriculum provides students

the chance to choose among the 3 tracks:
 Old system offers a general / broad
Academic, Technical-Vocational Livelihood,
curriculum which doesn’t include enough
Sports and Arts & Designs and undergo
practical applications.
immersion, which gives relevant exposure &
actual experience in their chosen track.

 K-12 graduates are in the range of 20-22  Graduates of the Old curriculum are
years old and are legally ready to get a job or younger than 18 years old and are not yet
start a business. legally ready to get a job or start a business.

The similarities between the K-12 Curriculum and the old system of curriculum are they
both have designed learning outcomes defined for an educator and that the teacher is responsible
for the over-all lesson plans, and engagement of the students in the activities provided by him
and to hone the skills of the students necessary to connect ideas.